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Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite

November 16, 2022 by Island Miler

Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite

Recently, the Island Milers needed a hotel in Honolulu for a couple of nights. Not wanting to relive our Surfjack nightmare, we booked our old stand-by and got to check out the Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite, which is now one of my favorite room types at the hotel.  … [Read more...] about Waikiki Beach Marriott City View Junior Suite

The City is Shrinking Kuhio Avenue

October 28, 2022 by Island Miler

The City is Shrinking Kuhio Avenue

There are two main thoroughfares through Waikiki - Kalakaua Avenue and Kuhio Avenue. For some reason, The City is shrinking Kuhio Avenue as a way to "improve" safety, though I think this is a terrible mistake.  … [Read more...] about The City is Shrinking Kuhio Avenue

Beachside Brunch at Hau Tree

September 8, 2022 by Island Miler

Brunch at Hau Tree

In mid-August, Mrs. Island Miler and I visited Koalani and Rocky one last time. Having spent more time there this time, we got hungry and decided to have an impromptu beachside brunch at Hau Tree. It's too bad we couldn't see the seals from where we were seated.  … [Read more...] about Beachside Brunch at Hau Tree

Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup PO8 Now Has a Name

August 12, 2022 by Island Miler

Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup PO8 Now Has a Name

Since early July, Rocky and her pup have been capturing the hearts of most Waikiki beachgoers. And, finally, Hawaiian Monk Seal pup PO8 now has a name. His name was unveiled in a ceremony with Waikiki Elementary School students on August 10. … [Read more...] about Hawaiian Monk Seal Pup PO8 Now Has a Name

Diamond Head Repair Work Begins on August 15

August 10, 2022 by Island Miler

Diamond Head Repair Work Begins on August 15

One of Hawaii's most popular and iconic attractions needs some TLC. Luckily, the work won't trigger a total shutdown as Diamond Head repair work begins on August 15. However, you may have to deal with a bit more congestion. … [Read more...] about Diamond Head Repair Work Begins on August 15

Reminder: Keep Your Distance from Monk Seals

July 27, 2022 by Island Miler

Keep Your Distance from Monk Seals

Rocky the monkey caught the attention of all of Hawaii when she became the first Hawaiian Monk Seal to give birth on bustling Waikiki Beach in forever. Recently, she came back to Waikiki to give birth again, though things have gone quite wrong this time. So, this is a reminder to keep your distance from monk seals. … [Read more...] about Reminder: Keep Your Distance from Monk Seals

The Surfjack Hotel Waikiki is Stymied by Inconveniences

July 14, 2022 by Island Miler

The Surfjack Hotel was the second mid-century modern hotel to open in Waikiki, following The Laylow. Given how much we enjoyed The Laylow and the cool aesthetic of the Surfjack, I've long wanted to give them a try. Too bad many inconveniences hold back the hotel.  … [Read more...] about The Surfjack Hotel Waikiki is Stymied by Inconveniences

Hilton Hawaiian Reached a Tentative Agreement

July 13, 2022 by Island Miler

Hilton Hawaiian Reached a Tentative Agreement

Good news! The first hotel workers' contract negotiation process went smoothly as Hilton Hawaiian reached a tentative agreement with Unite Here Local 5. The new contract still needs to be ratified, so we're not out of the woods yet, but this is a good sign. … [Read more...] about Hilton Hawaiian Reached a Tentative Agreement

Review: Mahina and Suns Dinner

June 22, 2022 by Island Miler

Mahina and Suns

I'm a fan of Chef Ed Kenny. His mantra of local first and organic when possible has translated into outstanding cuisine, especially at his Hawaiian-local comfort place Mud Hen Water. So it only seemed right that I give Mahina and Suns dinner a try.  … [Read more...] about Review: Mahina and Suns Dinner

The Laylow Waikiki Junior Suite

June 16, 2022 by Island Miler

Laylow Waikiki Junior Suite

Though we made it back to Hawaii, this Las Vegas + Irvine Trip Report isn't over yet! That's because, upon our return, we had to quarantine away from our families for five days. Thankfully, we enjoyed a nice Laylow Waikiki junior suite during our self-imposed exile.  … [Read more...] about The Laylow Waikiki Junior Suite

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